Film

Rhyme and Punishment

2011 · 1h 38m · Documentary · Music

From the streets to the studio... to the cellblock

IMDb

7.2

The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more.

KRS-One

Self

Beanie Sigel

Self

Prodigy

Self

Immortal Technique

Self

Slick Rick

Self

J-Diggs

Self

RBX

Self

C-Bo

Self

• Peter SpirerDirector

RHYME AND PUNISHMENT - Official Trailer

Release date

March 15, 2011

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Documentary, Music